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In the s-PAW-tlight: Warm Noses and Toes at Paradise.
Now that fall is here and we are on our way to winter, many of our customers have been calling with questions about how we keep their pets warm while they are staying with us. As you may remember from the summer edition, our kennel buildings are constructed with insulated cinderblock, which works wonders for keeping heat out during the summer, and maintaining heat in the winter.
So how do we heat our buildings? We heat the floors! Each kennel building is equipped with radiant heat installed in the concrete floors. Since heat rises, the air in the building is warmed and circulated throughout the day with ceiling fans. Our boarders love the heated floors and each thermostat is checked daily to make sure the temperature is just right!
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
ANOTHER DAY AT PARADISE
Pets of Paradise Photo Shoot
Julie Austin of Julie Austin Photography will be coming back to Paradise! This is the perfect opportunity to have photos taken of your pet for the holidays!
Saturday, December 12th, Julie Austin will pack up her camera and lenses and come back to Paradise. Your pet will get their own one-on-one photo session with Julie, and you will get a priceless picture of your pet enjoying their time with us! Pick your setting, pick your pose, and pick your picture! The session includes (1) 5x7 and (1) 8x10 picture of your choice and access to the Lily-Rose website and online gallery of your pet. Sign up quickly, you don't want to miss out on the fabulous opportunity to capture your pet on vacation! Please call us to reserve your photo shoot time, and get more information about package pricing.
Check out Julie's website www.lily-rosephotography.com or www.julieaustinphotography.biz to see some of her amazing work! You can also look at the pictures on our website, many captured by Julie! |
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Introducing our new Salon Rewards program!
In appreciation of our valued clients we will now be offering a salon “punch card” reward system. After five full salon services, your pet will receive a complimentary Deluxe Spa upgrade on their next salon appointment. Deluxe Spa includes Spa shampoo of your choice, Fresh Facial Scrub, Nourish Vitamin Conditioner, and an aromatherapy treatment!
Your Rewards card will be hole punched and initialed by your pet’s stylist, and must be presented on the sixth visit to receive Deluxe Spa upgrade. Salon Rewards are also available for pre-booking appointments! By pre-booking your pet’s next appointment, they will receive a free Spa Facial and Paw Treatment! Give the salon a call today to start earning rewards towards your pets’ future visits! |
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Congratulations!
Big congrats goes out to our employees who recently passed continuing education tests from the Pet Care Services Association. Nicole aced level I, Pet Care Technician, with the highest score achieved by a current employee and Jenny and Corey recently passed level II, Advanced Pet Care Technician. Both exams contained topics pertaining to customer service, to pet first aid, to common pet aliments and diseases. All of them deserve a huge pat on the back for their accomplishment! |
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Business Hours
Mon-Fri 8am to 6:30pm
Saturday 8am to 1pm
Sunday 12pm to 6pm
Touring Hours
11am to 1pm
Monday through Saturday
425/483-DOGS (3647)
www.paradisepetlodge.com
10324 Paradise Lake Road
Woodinville, WA 98077
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Paradise’s most often asked cold weather questions:
*If it’s pouring down rain; does my dog still go outside for activities?
--Yes! We do activities rain, shine or snow! Last winter when the snow storm hit, we opted to do some of the longer activities inside to keep the dog’s feet from getting too cold and wet. After all outside activities are done, the dogs are wiped down with a towel and feet are warmed up before they go back into their enclosure. You might consider adding an indoor activity such as massage or fun swim in our new heated, indoor pool. The benefits of massage can increase circulation, decrease muscle tension and help to reduce stress and anxiety. The calming and relaxing environment away from the busy kennel setting can prove to be very beneficial to your pet’s overall health. Our private massage room includes a heated floor, big comfy bed, soft music and lighting for the ultimate spa experience
*What happens if the power goes out?
--We have 2 industrial generators that can power all of the kennel buildings, spa, salon, and office. Paradise Pet Lodge is equipped to keep your pet safe and warm, and our business operating 24 hours a day.
*I have a really short-coated dog; can he/she wear a coat or sweater?
--Sure they can! We love seeing the latest in doggy fashions around here! You may request that the coat or sweater be worn during designated activities, or specific periods of time.
*During the holidays you are closed, who is there taking care of everyone?
--The only part of our business closed during the holidays is our front office. Our staff may offer limited activities, and we may listen to festive music, but your pets will continue to receive the highest quality of care as they do throughout the rest of the year.
*Can I bring in something special for my pet to have on Thanksgiving?
--Absolutely! If we’re going to be eating turkey and yummy food, then your pet should be too! We even sell Merrick canned dog food in the “Thanksgiving Day” variety. It has all of the essentials of a good Thanksgiving Day feast: turkey, green beans, peas and carrots in a delicious gravy, made especially for dogs! You are more than welcome to bring a special treat from home too. |
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Food for Thought: Holiday Dangers
Many of us know about the common pet safety tips around the holidays: cooked turkey bones splinter easily, table scraps should not be fed to your pet, and chocolate can be toxic if ingested. Did you know that there are even more holiday dangers that lurking around the table. The holiday season can be one of the most dangerous times of the year for your pet. With holiday guests and getting caught in the shuffle and hustle of the season, your dog can oftentimes be given foods that cause more harm than good. Here are some of the major ones to watch out for:
*The smell of the bread and sage stuffing fills the house and begins to linger in the hallways, enticing not only your guests, but your pet as well. Sage makes a great additive to stuffing to intensify the flavor, but sage can cause life-threatening nervous system damage in your dog, if ingested in large amounts. The chemical in sage that makes it smell so good is the culprit. It can also cause serious gastrointestinal upsets, leading to diarrhea and vomiting.
*Also used in many stuffing recipes are grapes and onions, two very toxic components to dogs. Onions, or even onion powder, if ingested, destroy your pet’s red blood cells which can cause anemia. Grapes, or raisins in their dried form, can initially cause diarrhea and vomiting and eventually lead to kidney failure. Ingestion of grapes or raisins can prove to be fatal if left untreated for more than 24 hours.
*Another very common ingredient in holiday cooking is garlic, which has very similar effect to onion poisoning. Garlic, in large quantities, can be toxic in any form, fortunately it takes a very strong-willed dog to eat an amount to put his/her life in danger.
*Many holiday homemakers choose to make their own bread to go into the stuffing, dinner rolls or dessert, and oftentimes leave the dough in a bowl, on the counter, covered with a towel, to rise. If you have a curious pooch, this bread rising tactic can put your dog in harms-way. If even a bite of the un-risen bread dough gets eaten, the acids in your dog’s stomach will begin to aid in the rising process. As the dough ball begins to grow, gas and air can get caught in your dog’s stomach, which can eventually lead to bloat. Bloat, or a twisting of the intestines, can be a potentially life threatening condition, that if not caught early enough can be fatal.
*Moving onto the dessert and cocktail hour, we run into chocolate and alcohol. Chocolate contains the natural compound Theobromine, which comes from the cacao plant. It is not easily digested by dogs and can cause dehydration and a slowed heart rate, which can eventually lead to seizures, stroke or death. The darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it becomes; and although milk chocolate is very low in cacao, it still would not be a good idea to let your pet indulge in the holiday truffles. Alcohol can exhibit symptoms similar to humans, in dogs. The first few signs of alcohol consumption in your dog may include nervous system or respiratory symptoms. Many will stagger, stumble and begin to lose control of their movements, and breathing may be come slow and labored
*PLEASE SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAIAL ATTENTION FOR ANY PET THAT MAY HAVE INGESTED A DANGEROUS HOLIDAY FOOD. |
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Don't Forget!
 Holiday grooming appointments are filling up fast! Get your pet scheduled today for their holiday spruce up and consider upgrading with a Spa package for an extra special experience! |
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